The Program Administrator will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the SMPDD Career Skills Education Pathways (STEP) Program objectives. This position includes grant management administrative work in which the individual has oversight of a state/federal funded program and subordinate personnel. The job duties include responsibility for analyzing both programmatic and fiscal issues and requires a high degree of independent judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, and policies. Office location: Gulfport or Hattiesburg SMPDD office, dependent on residency of person chosen.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as liaison between the Economic Workforce Development Assistant Division Director and the program he/she is overseeing

Provides administrative leadership and training to subordinate personnel

Develops policies, procedures, and program directives as needed

Creates strategies to promote efficiency and improve service delivery of the program

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities through staff for the success of the program

Conduct subrecipient and/or training vendor monitoring and provides technical assistance as needed

Maintain updated labor market information to ensure knowledge of high demand, priority occupations in the 24-county workforce area

Compiles and submits monthly reports on program activities and performance with recommendations to meet program goals

Proficiency in case management and data-tracking software, with the ability to accurately document services, analyze participant data, and ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements

Reviews, tracks, and analyzes quarterly benchmark data related to performance outcomes

Reconcile and approve training vendor invoices

Track and approve supportive service and barrier mitigation payments to participants

Review and approve Payroll Services Provider invoices

Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for TANF participants as needed

Recruit industry partners to develop participant work-based learning sites as needed

Maintain confidentiality as it pertains to Career STEP participants

Ability to travel throughout the 24-county service area as needed to perform job

expectations

Attend required training and meetings

Knowledge and Skills:

Critical thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

General knowledge of federally funded job training programs

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs- Excel required

Strong ability to problem solve

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field

preferred

Experience in Grant Management

Experience working with economically disadvantaged population

Experience supervising and leading team members

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

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Program Administrator